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WP16 XMF

2016 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,540 mi
Last recorded91,540 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP16 XMF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 91,540 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 75,407 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 27 Dec 2023 66,759 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/f tyre side wall slight damage

Fail 20 Dec 2023 66,677 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/f tyre side wall slight damage

Pass 22 Dec 2022 62,147 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 54,014 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 51,941 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 42,947 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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WP16 XMF is a 2016 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 52,668 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WP16 XMF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 10 years old, this Seat Leon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WP16 XMF registered?

WP16 XMF is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is WP16 XMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP16 XMF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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